The “silver” accredited Food for Life, School Catering Service” has a vacancy for a Mobile School Chef to work in Academy and Primary Schools in the Ashfield area. Normal daily hours will be worked over the lunchtime period, in term time. The successful candidate will be able to drive and be a car owner with a clean driving license. Travel expenses will be paid.

We are looking for a highly-motivated, flexible and friendly person to work with the Catering Account Managers and their teams. The job involves preparing a variety of appetising meals every day, with the support of your catering team, using local produce and fresh ingredients. A proven ability of achieving challenging budget targets is essential, as is experience in marketing and promoting a high quality catering service.

The post may also include serving pupils, washing up, book work/ordering, cleaning duties and the manual handling of tables and chairs.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

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